Wall mount a 49 inch TV

billybonkers

Howdy,

Looking for advice on wall mounting a 49 inch TV, approx 12 kg with VESA 300x300 mounts.

I want the TV to be able to move out from the wall, turn horizontally and tilt slightly.



Would regular studs be strong enough to hold a mount of this type? And can anyone recommend anywhere in Dublin that would stock suitable mounting bracket?

Thanks

Would this be appropriate?

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Invision%C2%AE-Double-Wall-Bracket-Mount-Black/dp/B01AYB3MD6/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1508763742&sr=8-6&keywords=vesa+wall+mount+300x300

dodzy

billybonkers wrote: »

Howdy,

Looking for advice on wall mounting a 49 inch TV, approx 12 kg with VESA 300x300 mounts.

I want the TV to be able to move out from the wall, turn horizontally and tilt slightly.



Would regular studs be strong enough to hold a mount of this type? And can anyone recommend anywhere in Dublin that would stock suitable mounting bracket?

Thanks

Would this be appropriate?

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Invision%C2%AE-Double-Wall-Bracket-Mount-Black/dp/B01AYB3MD6/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1508763742&sr=8-6&keywords=vesa+wall+mount+300x300

I prefer the cantilever type linked here. I've fitter quite a few without issue. The one you linked will work on a stud for sure but you are restricted as the mounting holes are in a confined vertical line so if the stud is off centre on your wall of choice, you'd have to have the TV off centre too (this may not be an issue for you). With the one I linked, you have some lateral range for positioning on the stud. Buy from Amazon; any of the B&M stores in Dublin will charge you silly money for a similar offering.

You can save a few quid on Amazon by going for the Von Haus range but I prefer the build quality of the Invision stuff.

coylemj

dodzy wrote: »

Buy from Amazon; any of the B&M stores in Dublin will charge you silly money for a similar offering.

+1 it's similar to the old rip-off with HDMI cables -electrical retailers regard someone spending a few hundred on a TV as a sucker for the expensive and highly profitable add-ons, hence the silly money for TV mounts. Harvey Norman's website once claimed that you should spend 15% of the price of the TV on the HDMI cable :eek:

If you're buying a TV from Argos, they will also push expensive TV mounts when you're trying to checkout, avoid them as well.

billybonkers

coylemj wrote: »

+1 it's similar to the old rip-off with HDMI cables -electrical retailers regard someone spending a few hundred on a TV as a sucker for the expensive and highly profitable add-ons, hence the silly money for TV mounts. Harvey Norman's website once claimed that you should spend 15% of the price of the TV on the HDMI cable :eek:

If you're buying a TV from Argos, they will also push expensive TV mounts when you're trying to checkout, avoid them as well.

They are some lads aren't they, bought the TV the other week and they tried to push all sorts on us. I am bit of a tech head so just let them talk away and politely declined.

billybonkers

dodzy wrote: »

I prefer the cantilever type linked here. I've fitter quite a few without issue. The one you linked will work on a stud for sure but you are restricted as the mounting holes are in a confined vertical line so if the stud is off centre on your wall of choice, you'd have to have the TV off centre too (this may not be an issue for you). With the one I linked, you have some lateral range for positioning on the stud. Buy from Amazon; any of the B&M stores in Dublin will charge you silly money for a similar offering.

You can save a few quid on Amazon by going for the Von Haus range but I prefer the build quality of the Invision stuff.

Cheers, that looks even better.

Should be handy enough to mount, what bots would you recommend into standard studs?

I'll drill small pilots first half the depth and then bolt the bracket to wall, M8 coach screws?

AndyBoBandy

+1 on buying a bracket on Amazon

I got a Cheetah 32-65 inch bracket on Amazon for £32 and it is excellent, even came with a 3m HDMI cable

For wall mounting, I used hollow wall anchors (along with the tool for spreading them out), and I find them the best of all (you just need to avoid studs)

dodzy

billybonkers wrote: »

Cheers, that looks even better.

Should be handy enough to mount, what bots would you recommend into standard studs?

I'll drill small pilots first half the depth and then bolt the bracket to wall, M8 coach screws?

Overkill with the coach bolts billy. 6x50 regular wood screws will be plenty good enough. The post above links ideal fittings for just plasterboard mounting but with the requirement of extending and turning, I’d always try to hit a stud, at least on 2 of the bracket mounting points.

kopkidda

dodzy wrote: »

I prefer the cantilever type linked here. I've fitter quite a few without issue. The one you linked will work on a stud for sure but you are restricted as the mounting holes are in a confined vertical line so if the stud is off centre on your wall of choice, you'd have to have the TV off centre too (this may not be an issue for you). With the one I linked, you have some lateral range for positioning on the stud. Buy from Amazon; any of the B&M stores in Dublin will charge you silly money for a similar offering.

You can save a few quid on Amazon by going for the Von Haus range but I prefer the build quality of the Invision stuff.

Great advice, always go with this approach.

AndyBoBandy

I have 6 of those hollow anchors holding up a 40” TV, and I’m also supporting a sky+ box & a Philips Hue Bloom.

Feels very solid, and I extend the TV out and twist it a fair bit and have full confidence that it’s fully secure.

billybonkers

Thanks guys for all the tips, much appreciated.

Will report back with a mounted TV or TV on the floor

With this bracket https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B01AYBLPNA?psc=1

Is it just one screw in the top centre and one in the bottom centre to hold it to the wall? Or how does it fit, I see it 16" in width so would that be 2 screws on either side top and bottom?

red sean

I'd imagine theres at least 2 fixings top and bottom, with a click on plastic cover to hide them after.

billybonkers

red sean wrote: »

I'd imagine theres at least 2 fixings top and bottom, with a click on plastic cover to hide them after.

So I would have to hope that the studs are exactly 16" apart to use this correctly then?

AndyBoBandy

billybonkers wrote: »

So I would have to hope that the studs are exactly 16" apart to use this correctly then?

The studs would be vertical no?

edit: I see now, don't mind me!!

red sean

I would use frame fixers drilled through into the concrete block.
Like these :http://www.ie.screwfix.com/rawlplug-kkr-pa6-nylon-frame-fixings-8-x-100mm-pack-of-12.html

billybonkers

AndyBoBandy wrote: »

The studs would be vertical no?

Yeah they would be

S0 each corner of the bracket would need to be screwed in. Each corner is 16" apart into vertical studs

RockDesk

dodzy wrote: »

I prefer the cantilever type linked here. I've fitter quite a few without issue.

Sorry to butt in. I'm getting a 43 inch and want it wall mounted (won't be doing it myself!) Would this bracket be ok for a tv that won't need to move or tilt?

Thanks!

dodzy

RockDesk wrote: »

Sorry to butt in. I'm getting a 43 inch and want it wall mounted (won't be doing it myself!) Would this bracket be ok for a tv that won't need to move or tilt?

Thanks!

Overkill. Go for this

RockDesk

dodzy wrote: »

Overkill. Go for this

Thank you

dodzy

RockDesk wrote: »

Thank you

No bother. There are slimmer profile brackets that you could get and I have used before but you could run into problems with plug sockets and non-90deg HDMi cables running into the back of the TV. The linked bracket will ensure that you have some room at least to facilitate cables comfortably behind the TV. Best of luck.

If possible, get the installer to bury the cables. Easier task if the mounting wall is a stud partition. Ideally, you want to see nothing bar the TV. Leaves for a more professional finish.

billybonkers

Lastly,

Anyone know where I could get a cable tunnel for behind the wall? Or know of an easy way to route the cables in the wall behind the TV?

dodzy

billybonkers wrote: »

Lastly,

Anyone know where I could get a cable tunnel for behind the wall? Or know of an easy way to route the cables in the wall behind the TV?

Is there insulation behind the plasterboard ? I use fibreglass flexible rods but I've also used the lid off 1-2" cable trunking with good success. Seldom an issue unless the studded partition has horizontal noggins in place.

billybonkers

dodzy wrote: »

Is there insulation behind the plasterboard ? I use fibreglass flexible rods but I've also used the lid off 1-2" cable trunking with good success. Seldom an issue unless the studded partition has horizontal noggins in place.

There is no insulation behind it I dont think

dodzy

billybonkers wrote: »

There is no insulation behind it I dont think

Easier so. You'll just have to determine if there are noggins in place as the cables will not pass this point on the drop. Cut a small opening approx 1-2" square at the point where the TV will be mounted. If you have nothing in terms of rods or cable feeders, just put a small weight on a piece of thread and drop it in. You'll know quick enough

Just in case you are not sure what I am referring to, have a look at this picture. You'll get the idea.

billybonkers

dodzy wrote: »

Easier so. You'll just have to determine if there are noggins in place as the cables will not pass this point on the drop. Cut a small opening approx 1-2" square at the point where the TV will be mounted. If you have nothing in terms of rods or cable feeders, just put a small weight on a piece of thread and drop it in. You'll know quick enough

Just in case you are not sure what I am referring to, have a look at this picture. You'll get the idea.

Great, thanks a mill for the tips, mush appreciated

dodzy

billybonkers wrote: »

Great, thanks a mill for the tips, mush appreciated

No bother, if you are anyway handy with tools and have a bit of cop on you'll be fine. And as many will testify around these parts, saving money is always welcome but IMO the satisfaction factor beats the €€€ hands down. If you're stuck just chime back in. Plenty of competent people here & well capable of giving you good advice.

All I'd say for now is plan it out, approach it methodically & don't be tempted to rush the job.

Aph2016

Can anyone vouch for the vonhaus stuff? Echogear seems better quality, can't decide.

dodzy

Aph2016 wrote: »

Can anyone vouch for the vonhaus stuff? Echogear seems better quality, can't decide.

Vonhaus is the cheapest, followed by invision, then echogear. Ive used all and you do notice the difference in quality. Never had an issue with vonhaus equipment though. They all do pretty much what they claim to and it really makes no sense going for expensive products if tilt/turn will not be required. Modern day sets weigh nothing really so save your money. Only time I would spend a few extra € is on the cantilevers as the motion is more fluid and generally feel better made.